Blood donation initiatives and recognition ceremonies held in Serbia and Croatia

In Stara Pazova, Serbia, the Polish Embassy donated two new blood donation chairs to the ‘Dr Jovan Jovanović Zmaj’ Health Center. The donation, valued at nearly 10,000 euros as part of the Polish development assistance program, aims to improve laboratory diagnostic capacities and support healthcare workers. The event included a voluntary blood donation drive involving embassy representatives and local officials.

In Našice, Croatia, the City Red Cross Society held a ceremony at Pejačević Castle to honor voluntary blood donors. Among the recipients were individuals recognized for milestone donations, including Boro Milojković, who has donated blood 150 times since 1978. The ceremony celebrated long-term commitment to humanitarian service, noting that 2,739 units of blood were collected in Našice during 2025.